Building a step ladder could be a perfect project for a beginner woodworker. This tab includes free plans and directions for building step ladders of varying sizes. Before you begin, be sure to think about where you will actually use the step ladder to ensure that the plans you choose will produce a step ladder that will serve a purpose. Unlike other woodworking projects, a step ladder is not an item that you are just going to put on a shelf and admire.

Free step ladder plans

Free step ladder plans
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Popular mechanics lays out a great project to build a handy folding step ladder. They claim that it's an easy project, and they include all of the plans and directions you should need, all for free.

Free step ladder plans and directions
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This is start to finish overview of how to build a step ladder complete with a link to the plans needed for the project. The writer details the project step-by-step and even includes pictures of the project.

Home Hardware free plans for step ladder
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This is a step ladder made out of pine and has a unique folding element that makes the completed ladder more compact for storages. This is another step by step overview of the project from materials list and plans all the way to what type of stain to use to finish the ladder.

Directions to build a step ladder

2x4 step ladder directions
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Offers free directions on how to build a 2x4 wooden step ladder. These are not very detailed, but in combination with other step ladder projects featured here, it could be useful.